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Antique Mahogany Infilled Iron CHARIOT Smooth Plane. 1-3/4"W Howarth Iron
$ 76.29
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Description
Here we have anAntique 'Unbranded'
Mahogany Infilled Iron CHARIOT Smooth Plane. 1-3/4"W Howarth Iron
.
This 'Chariot-Style' smooth plane is most likely of English origin and has a James Horwarth cutting iron.
I
n 1832, James Howarth formed a partnership with Henry Taylor in establishing the business of Taylor and Howarth in Fitzwilliam Street, Broomhall, Sheffield. The company became principal manufacturers of light edge tools, restricted in the first instance to the home markets, but the trade of the firm rapidly extended until they had direct business connections with leading continental states such as Canada, Australia, China and other distant markets. The partnership with Henry Taylor was dissolved in 1842.
In 1857, joiners’ tools were added to the company’s line after it had moved to Bath Street at Broom Spring Works, Sheffield. In 1863, the firm became James Howarth and Sons, and it set up a steel division in Eyre Street, Sheffield, that enjoyed an excellent reputation for its steel quality.
The firm was discontinued in 1913, and its mark was acquired by Robert Sorby and Sons in 1922.
This plane has a very nice Mahogany infilled toe and large bulbous wedge which makes for an excellent grip when planing. The Mahogany is in Very good 'used' condition with no cracks. It does have some minor miscellaneous nicks and scratches from use. The body sides, sole and mouth are in Good condition with a nick on the top of the right rail. There is also a previous tiny brass repair at front edge of the mouth by a previous owner. And there is a very tiny minor nick at the rear edge of the mouth.
The
nice thick tapered iron
is 1-3/4" wide. The cutter is sharp and mates very nicely with the mouth for a 'tight mouth'.
The plane's sole is 5"L x 2-1/8" W.
There are no owner's marks. There are no cracks or breaks in this plane.
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